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What is a health condition common to dogs and humans? Mental illness. Depression, loss of appetite, anxiety, withdrawal, self-injury, and changes in behavior are symptoms of mental illness.
Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Loss of a family member, a new baby, moving to a new home, boredom, or spending too much time alone can trigger anxiety and depression in your dog.
Continue reading “Treating Dog Depression and Anxiety 🐶”Summer is outdoor time for people and pets. Cats might get excited about summer. Unsure if indoor cats really feel the need to wander outdoors in the good weather (or if that’s what their pet parents think they feel.)
Either way, if you let your kitties out for some fun in the sun, be aware of those summer dangers: Bug bites, UV exposure and parasites.
Continue reading “Summer Dangers for Cats: Heatstroke and Bug Bites 🌞”Cats like their alone time. And they like to be social. Cats don’t like to be bored. Let’s face it, people still think cats are mysterious, aloof and not affectionate. People also think living with a cat is easier than living with a dog…
But cat pet parents know differently. Your cat will let you know when (and if) she wants to play, socialize or just wants her alone time. It’s about the quality of life you share with your kitty.
Continue reading “10 Cat Parenting Tips: Quality of Life 🐱”Greetings! Welcome to the May edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Hope you’re enjoying the spring weather.
May is Adopt A Horse Month celebrated by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Groups like the American Horse Council promote and highlight the need to find loving homes for horses, donkeys and mules across the country.
May is also my two-year anniversary as a volunteer at the horse farm. This special edition is all about some cool things I’ve learned about horses. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – May Edition 🗞️”Nature is amazing and always in control. In the midst of our changing world, I remember that there is truly much beauty in the world.
Some of nature’s most beautiful animals are birds. It may not feel like spring time right now. But birds can bring beauty, color and song into your life.
Continue reading “Pet Bird Adoption Tips 🦜”February is a month right in the heart of winter. This month we’re celebrating how to train your dog, dental health for pets, and responsible pet ownership.
The biggest highlight of the month is usually the Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. In 2026, the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show happened on February 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Another cool thing about the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is that each breed has an associated rescue group. Be there in person if you can, but the event will also be televised.
Continue reading “February Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Welcome to 2026! January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a month to walk your dog, change a pet’s life and rescue a bird.
All month long you can train your pet and celebrate a special anniversary for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs on January 29.
Continue reading “January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Dogs love the great outdoors! Pet parents and their furry pets can now enjoy the outdoors safely together. Try a doggy campground designed for canines and their human caregivers.
You won’t find a description of a doggy campground in Wikipedia, but these safe doggy spaces are popping up around the country.
Continue reading “Holiday Fun: Doggy Campgrounds 🏕️”Halloween can be a fun time of the year! Pet parents love to dress up their furry friends in costumes of all kinds.
Your pets may want to wear outfits, but pet parents should be aware of some Halloween hazards…
Continue reading “Halloween Pet Safety 🎃”What is a health condition common to dogs and humans? Mental illness. Depression, loss of appetite, anxiety, withdrawal, self-injury, and changes in behavior are symptoms of mental illness.
Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Loss of a family member, a new baby, moving to a new home, boredom, or spending too much time alone can trigger anxiety and depression in your dog.
Continue reading “Treating Dog Depression and Anxiety 🐶”
